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GM Meetings End Early Due to Rampant Stomach Bug

Related Topics: Stephanie Apstein, Jed Hoyer

Sounds like Scott Boras’ verbal diarrhea is contagious. Rumblings at the GM BM Meetings in Phoenix came from more than just rumors as dozens of MLB execs turned to their No. 2 options due to a stomach bug. Normally a hub of activity, the lobby bar was cleared out because of loose stools. What was originally feared to be food poisoning from getting a “full Belli” at Tuesday’s lunch buffet was actually identified as a virus after more people were laid low on Wednesday.

On a related note, Trevor Bauer’s representatives were meeting with teams in the hopes of landing him a new gig.